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Title: Ash and Thorns
Genre: Post-apocalyptic tribal sci-fi/fantasy
Themes: Morality vs. survival, identity, loyalty, trust, redemption, humanity
Main Characters:
Kael - The morally conflicted warrior from a violent tribe. He questions his people's way of life and believes there must be another path besides killing.
Lyra - Mysterious, cunning, and elusive woman in the forest with knowledge of a secret cure. She fights to protect it.
Commander Varek - Ruthless leader of Kael's tribe, believer in tradition, sees compassion as weakness.
Taren - Kael's childhood friend, loyal to the tribe's brutal doctrine.
Eris - The dying friend who sparked the forest journey; her illness is a ticking clock.
The Forest - A living, dangerous place that conceals ancient knowledge, guardians, and secrets.
Structure Overview:
Part I - Embers of Rebellion (Ch. 1-6)
Part II - Thorns and Teeth (Ch. 7-12)
Part III - Thicker Than Blood (Ch. 13-18)
Part IV - New Roots, Old Ash (Ch. 19-24)